Kevin Patrick Mostyn Family - Person Sheet
Kevin Patrick Mostyn Family - Person Sheet
NameRobert 'the Devil' 6th Duke Of Normandy, 28G Grandfather
FatherRichard II 'the Good' 4th Duke Of Normandy (~962-1026)
MotherJudith Of Brittany (~982-1017)
Spouses
ChildrenWilliam 'the Conqueror' (Illegitimate) (1027-1087)
Adeliza Of Normandy (Illegitimate) (1029-<1090)
Web Notes notes for Robert 'the Devil' 6th Duke Of Normandy
From "Debrett's Kings and Queens of Britain" by David Williamson, ISBN 0-86350-101-X, p. 43:
Succeeded his brother, who reigned less than one year as Duke of Normandy.
Robert contributed to the restoration of Henry King of France to his throne, and received from the gratitude of that monarch, the Vexin, as an additional to his patrimonial domains. In the 8th year of his reign, curiosity or devotion induced him to undertake a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where the fatigues of the journey and the heat of the climate so impaired his constitution he died
on his way home. Some sources call him Robert I the Magnificent!
His nickname, "The Devil", was earned, at least in part, from the fact that he killed his brother, RICHARD, in order to make himself Duke of Normandy. AKA "The Magnificent"
Robert became Count of the Hiemois and established himself at Falaise in 1026. He met Herleve, a young girl of the town and brought her to his castle and slept with her. Her father's name was probably “Fulbert”, a tanner. Robert became Duke of Normandy after the sudden and suspicious death of his older brother Richard in early August 1027.
Succeeded his brother, who reigned less than one year as Duke of Normandy.
Robert contributed to the restoration of Henry King of France to his throne, and received from the gratitude of that monarch, the Vexin, as an additional to his patrimonial domains. In the 8th year of his reign, curiosity or devotion induced him to undertake a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where the fatigues of the journey and the heat of the climate so impaired his constitution he died
on his way home. Some sources call him Robert I the Magnificent!
His nickname, "The Devil", was earned, at least in part, from the fact that he killed his brother, RICHARD, in order to make himself Duke of Normandy. AKA "The Magnificent"
Robert became Count of the Hiemois and established himself at Falaise in 1026. He met Herleve, a young girl of the town and brought her to his castle and slept with her. Her father's name was probably “Fulbert”, a tanner. Robert became Duke of Normandy after the sudden and suspicious death of his older brother Richard in early August 1027.